Irish Grand National Betting

FAIRYHOUSE, IRELAND - DECEMBER 2: Andrew McNamara and Sky's The Limit clear the last fence to land The Ballymore Properties Drinmore Novice Steeple Chase Race run at Fairyhouse Racecourse on December 2, 2007, in Fairyhouse, Ireland. (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images) The Irish Grand National will the highlight of the Easter Festival. The race is held every year over the Easter weekend at the Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, County Meath in Ireland.

With a prize fund of over €250,000 – the biggest in Irish jump racing – the Irish Grand National 2010 promises to be one of the most prestigious Irish horseracing events. This handicapped steeplechase is run over a distance of 3 miles, 5 furlongs, and includes a total of 23 fences. Horses must be five years or older to participate.

Irish Grand National odds are always eagerly awaited, with legends like Arkle, Desert Orchid and Flying Bolt among those who have taken winning places. An added bonus of €100,000 will go to any UK-trained winner who takes the Irish Grand National after having also won the Cheltenham Festival Chase.

Irish Grand National Race Schedule

Feature races:

Powers Gold Cup
Irish Grand National
Easter Festival
Non-Festival Fixture

For spectators, the Fairyhouse Racecourse Easter Festival marks the first Irish horseracing gathering of the year, and one that offers some of the best fun, as well as top-notch racing. The Festival is characterised by plenty of entertainment, competitions, and live music. Easter Sunday is Family Fun Day, with special offers at the Fairyhouse restaurants. Easter Monday is Ladies’ Day, so expect plenty of glamour!

Irish Grand National Odds

The 2009 Easter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse kicked off on 13 April until 15 April, with over 20 scheduled races and more than €1 million
in prize money. Just after the 100-1 entry Mon Mome won the Grand National at Aintree racecourse, another surprise winner turned up at the 2009 Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National when 33-1 Niche Market stole the show. Church Island came in at second place while A New Story claimed the third place position. The race ended on a saddened note by the death of two runners Wichita Lineman and Drumconvis.

33-1 priced Hear the Echo pulled off an 8 length victory, causing a major upset at the 2008 Irish Grand National. 2^nd place was awarded to Royal County Star, one of the favourites before the races. In 3^rd and 4^th place came Notre Pere, and A New Story, Outlier and Flintoff faced a major disappointment amongst English runners, as their Irish Counterparts outpaced them in the final half of the race.

The 2007 Irish Grand National saw Butler’s Cabin race to victory by a full length against Ferdy Murphy’s Nine De Sivola. With Butler’s Cabin also having had success at the 2007 Cheltenham Festival, all eyes will be on this horse – trained by Jonjo O’Neill and with rider Tony McCoy – to see if he can earn another Grand National victory in 2010.

Before taking part in the 2010 Irish Grand National Betting, check out our Irish Grand National odds.